How to watch Kent State
every KENT STATE game in 2026 · channels, services, packages
Season outlook
2026
The 2026 schedule is set; exact channels come 6–12 days before each kickoff. But the TV deals are signed, so you can buy the right service today.
Where the games will live
12 games, mapped by media rights10ESPNvs Wofford · vs Ball State · vs Ohio
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN · Primarily the ESPN family; some games have aired on CBS Sports Network.
1Disney/ESPNat South Carolina
ABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+
1FOX · CBS · NBCat Ohio State
FOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN + occasional Peacock exclusive · Peacock takes roughly one exclusive per team per season.
What covers the season
guaranteed games (worst case) · possible (best case)Hulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo
12/12All TV games
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
YouTube TV
$82.99/mo
2–12/12
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
DIRECTV STREAM
$108.99/mo as needed
2–12/12
needs Choice tier (+$22/mo): ESPNU and SEC Network and SECN+ and BTN aren't in the base package
occasional Peacock exclusives not included
can't cover: ESPN
Sling Orange + Blue
$80.99/mo as needed
0–12/12
needs Sports Extra (+$15/mo): ESPNU and SEC Network and SECN+ and BTN aren't in the base package; Local FOX & NBC (select markets): FOX and NBC aren't in the base package
can't cover: Disney/ESPN; ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC
ESPN Select (was ESPN+)
$12.99/mo
0–10/12
can't cover: Disney/ESPN; ESPN; FOX · CBS · NBC
Three ways to buy
depending on what kind of fan you areOne service, no thinking
Hulu + Live TV · $82.99/mo
Hulu + Live TV guarantees every TV game; occasional Peacock exclusives not included.
Every snap, no gaps
Hulu + Live TV + Peacock · $93.98/mo
Covers every game wherever it lands, streamer exclusives included.
Am I covered?
mark your services to light this upMark what you pay for on the Am-I-covered page (services, add-ons, antenna) and every game below gets a covered / not-covered verdict, updating as channels are announced.
Wk 1Sep 5at South CarolinaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / SEC Network / SECN+ (TBA)
Wk 2Sep 12vs WoffordESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 3Sep 19at Ohio StateFOX / FS1 / CBS / NBC / BTN (TBA)
Wk 4Sep 26vs Ball StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 5Oct 3vs OhioESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 6Oct 10at Western MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 7Oct 17at South FloridaABC / ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ (TBA)
Wk 8Oct 24vs AkronESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 9Oct 30at Sacramento StateESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 11Nov 10at Bowling GreenESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 12Nov 17vs Miami (OH)ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Wk 13Nov 24at Eastern MichiganESPN / ESPN2 / ESPNU / ESPN+ / CBSSN (TBA)
Channel projections come from each conference's announced media-rights deals (verified June 2026); exact assignments are typically announced 6–12 days before kickoff and this page sharpens automatically as they land.
Service lineups, packages, and prices verified as of June 2026; they change, so confirm with the provider before subscribing. Local broadcast availability varies by market.
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